![]() |
Re: David Davis wins by-election
wonder how many postal votes he got;)
|
Re: David Davis wins by-election
Quote:
|
Re: David Davis wins by-election
Cyfr, you must be mad, quite literally mad, if you think that the public at large is concerned about whether or not the detention period is 42 days. David Davis was voted in because many voters would vote for a monkey if it was wearing the correct rosette. Also, the only opposition was minority parties and the great British public doesn't vote for minority parties (and I say this as a paid-up member of one of those minority parties!).
In fact, I would say that although the Tories voted against the 42 detention period in Parliament, the majority of Conservative supporters on the ground would be all for it. Perhaps we could have the opinion of Conservative supporters on here...Jaysay? |
Re: David Davis wins by-election
Quote:
In [most] other threads you denounce any link between your modern-Conservative fellowship and the actions/views of Thatcher-era Conservative government. Yet you use the term 'we' in the quoted passage as if you are in full support of Conservative decisions from way back when. Which one is it? Tory for life (and before your lifetime) regardless, or Tory because you think the party is right for today's world? Can't be both mate, interests conflict. |
Re: David Davis wins by-election
Quote:
If it was because there were only small parties turnout would have been much lower, because Conservatives, Lib Dems and Labour alike would have just not gone out to vote. 1,300 Conservative party members were polled: The Conservatives should repeal 42 days pre-charge detention when/ if we come into Government. Agree: 87% Disagree: 8% |
Re: David Davis wins by-election
Quote:
|
Re: David Davis wins by-election
Quote:
Do you support the shoddy handling of privatisation by past Conservative governments and the mess we are left with now (especially with transport and energy companies) just because privatisation was necessary? |
Re: David Davis wins by-election
OK, then, Cyfr, if you think people are so concerned about the issue, put it to the test - run one of your polls on here.
Incidentally, I see that none of your fellow-Tories have come on here to support you yet...still, I suppose it's early days. |
Re: David Davis wins by-election
Quote:
repeal the minimum wage repeal the Social Charter abolish tax credits repeal health and safety laws |
Re: David Davis wins by-election
Quote:
What else was he fighting it on? |
Re: David Davis wins by-election
Quote:
I think we're left in a mess with rail yes. Until an alternative I like is proposed, I don't support privatisation of the rail network. As far as energy companies are concerned, prices are rising all over the world, not just in the UK. You have to ask yourself what government can do to help the consumer though, for example with petrol I think government should lower the tax it takes as the price rises, so that the consumer is less hurt by the rises. Souldnt this be in 'Ask a Tory'? ;) :p |
Re: David Davis wins by-election
Quote:
|
Re: David Davis wins by-election
Quote:
Watching Labour go further down the pan. :p |
Re: David Davis wins by-election
A question: where do the tories stand on the NHS? Are there any moves to privatise health care along the American lines?
My personal opinion, for what it is worth, is that there is nothing wrong with a mixed economy: some things privately owned, others public. Power and rail transport, and in the cities, public transit seem to fit well as public concerns, under govt. ownership. But you guys can no doubt deal with the jerks you have in power, we Canadians can deal with our own ... the tories here are taking a beating over Afghanistan esp in Quebec, unfortunatly it took heavy casualties among the Vandoos (Royal 22nd) to accomplish their slide in popularity in la belle province. |
Re: David Davis wins by-election
Something else just crossed my tiny mind: In Canada we have several Crown Corporations, the Canadian Wheat Board for eg, which are sort of half way between public and private ownership ... is there anything like this in England?
Sorry for the wander on a serious topic, but it is not worth a thread of its own. |
All times are GMT. The time now is 07:55. |
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Search Engine Friendly URLs by vBSEO 3.6.1
© 2003-2013 AccringtonWeb.com